delete_story_dependency

Remove a story dependency link by its m2m_story_dependencies sys_id. Requires WRITE_ENABLED=true.

SERVERServiceNow MCP Server SOURCE@aartiq/servicenow-mcp

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Hiddensee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/servicenow-mcp-server/delete-story-dependency.md

WHAT IT DOES

What delete_story_dependency does on ServiceNow MCP Server

AI agents call delete_story_dependency to permanently remove resources in ServiceNow MCP Server, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

RISK

Why delete_story_dependency is rated Critical

Deletes relationship records irreversibly; cannot be undone without manual restoration.

From the tool's definition Remove a story dependency link; irreversible deletion of relationship data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs delete_story_dependency safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and ServiceNow MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For delete_story_dependency, this is the rule to start with:

delete_story_dependency Hidden

delete_story_dependency is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "delete_story_dependency"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect ServiceNow MCP Server, apply this rule, and every delete_story_dependency call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about delete_story_dependency

What does the delete_story_dependency tool do? +

Remove a story dependency link by its m2m_story_dependencies sys_id. Requires WRITE_ENABLED=true. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the ServiceNow MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on delete_story_dependency? +

Register the ServiceNow MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_story_dependency: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches ServiceNow MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delete_story_dependency? +

delete_story_dependency is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit delete_story_dependency? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_story_dependency rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block delete_story_dependency completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for delete_story_dependency. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides delete_story_dependency? +

delete_story_dependency is provided by the ServiceNow MCP Server MCP server (@aartiq/servicenow-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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